FirstRand Laurie Dippenaar Scholarship

Brief Description

The FirstRand Laurie Dippenaar Scholarship is a fully-funded program that supports ambitious and talented international students to pursue a Master’s degree at the University of Twente (UT) in the Netherlands. The scholarship is sponsored by the FirstRand Foundation, established by entrepreneur and philanthropist Laurie Dippenaar.

Host Institution(s)

The University of Twente (UT) is a research university located in the city of Enschede in the Netherlands. It is renowned for its high-quality teaching and cutting-edge research in various fields such as engineering, technology, and social sciences.

Level/Field of Study

The scholarship is available for Master’s degree programs in various fields offered at the University of Twente. These include engineering, natural sciences, social and behavioral sciences, and technology.

Number of Awards

The scholarship program awards a total of four scholarships each year to outstanding international students.

Target Group

The scholarship is open to high-achieving and ambitious international students from all countries.

Scholarship Value/Inclusions

The FirstRand Laurie Dippenaar Scholarship covers all tuition fees, living expenses, travel costs, and health insurance for the duration of the Master’s degree program. It also includes a study allowance and a laptop.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the scholarship,

• Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree from a non-Dutch university and have been accepted into a Master’s degree program at the University of Twente.
• They must also demonstrate strong academic performance, leadership potential, and a commitment to contributing to their home country upon completion of their studies.

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Application Instructions

To apply for the scholarship, applicants must first apply for admission to a Master’s program at the University of Twente. Once accepted, they can apply for the scholarship through the online application form on the official website.

Official Website

For more information and to apply, visit the official website of the FirstRand Laurie Dippenaar Scholarship at the University of Twente (UT).